The Amgen Scholars Program offers funded summer science and biotech research experience at host institutions across the US (including Columbia, Harvard, the NIH, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSF, and Washington University in St Louis--as well as CalTech--for US students and permanent residents), as well as in Asia (for students from any country) and in Canada (for Canadian students).

Questions?  Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.

The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are funded three to four week programmes for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America.
Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.

Depending on the Institute, students will have the opportunity to: Study alongside leading academics and professionals, develop knowledge in specific fields, experience cultural and social events, visit UK cultural sites and areas of scenic beauty, receive credit to transfer to their home institution, meet people from different backgrounds and cultures and become an ambassador for studying in the UK, for the Fulbright Commission and their host institution(s).

Questions?  Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details) or through appointments as available through Handshake.

In 2020-21, the Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP invited students to join the next generation of civil rights lawyers and announced the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program. Named in honor of the legendary civil rights attorney and LDF founder Thurgood Marshall, and iconic civil rights litigator Constance Baker Motley, the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP) is a groundbreaking commitment to endow the South with the next generation of civil rights lawyers trained to provide legal advocacy of unparalleled excellence. Over the next five years, the MMSP will afford 50 aspiring civil rights lawyers:

• A full law school scholarship for tuition, room, board, and incidentals to alleviate the debt burden that can prevent future lawyers from pursuing a career in racial justice.
• Summer internships at LDF and other national civil rights organizations with offices in the South to begin their training as civil rights lawyers early in their law school careers;
• A two-year postgraduate fellowship at a national, regional, or local civil rights organization with a racial justice law practice in the South; and
• Access to special trainings sponsored by the LDF and the National Academy of Sciences.

In return, the Scholars will commit to serving as civil rights lawyers based in the South, engaged in a law practice focused on achieving racial justice for 8 years following the conclusion of their fellowship. The MMSP will continue to offer support for the newly emerging civil rights lawyers as they develop their practice and form a distinguished regional network of legal practitioners.

Questions? Any Wellesley student or graduate interested in applying for the Marshall-Motley or other scholarships for graduate/professional study is warmly encouraged to seek application advice from the Wellesley Fellowships team. Email us at fellowships@wellesley.edu, drop in to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings for details), or book a Fellowships advising appointment to talk over application strategy, feedback on drafts, and more. Those applying for law school are also encouraged take advantage of helpful advice from our Career Education colleagues!

Every year, the Science Center offers Summer Research Awards to students interested in spending their summer conducting research in a variety of science disciplines at Wellesley.

These offer students funded opportunities to conduct research under the supervision of faculty experts in their fields. As part of this full-time summer position, fellows attend workshops on the use of technology and participate in seminars where faculty and students present their work. The program culminates in a poster presentation where student researchers can share their work with other fellows and faculty. 

Summer Research Dates: Monday, June 2 - Friday, August 1, 2025 (9-week session)

Students must participate for the full 9-week program, including preparation of an abstract and poster for the summer research virtual poster session. The program starts at 9AM on Monday, June 2, 2025. Research will be in-person on campus. All other programming, including MANDATORY safety trainings will be either in person or virtual.  The poster session will be held on the afternoon of July 31, 2025. The program ends at close of business (5PM ET) on August 1, 2025.  Please arrange your travel so that you are on campus for the full duration of the program.

Details and application information via the Science Center website.

The Elisabeth Luce Moore '24 Wellesley-Yenching Fellowships are open to graduating seniors and alumnae in all majors and may include some training in teaching English as a second language. Chinese language proficiency is only required for the National Palace Museum Fellowship (unfortunately, due to visa restrictions, the Fellowship at the NPM is not open to citizens of mainland China). Available placements vary from year to year and are typically finalized in January. They include:

• Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at Ginling College in Nanjing, China - The fellows teach English in the classroom for approximately 12 to 14 hours each week with office hours as needed. 
• Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at the National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taipei, Taiwan - Approximately one-half of the fellow's work will be with the NPM Secretariat where she will write, translate, and revise English documents for various departments. The other half of the fellow's work will be with one of the Museum's other departments. 
• Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at Chung Chi College in Hong Kong - The fellow's time may be divided between helping to organize and promote English language activities at Chung Chi College as a whole, and serving as a teaching assistant for their English department. 

Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake. 

Note that it's smart to plan ahead-- advising appointments are available via telephone and video chat, as well as in person: book an appointment today, or drop in virtually to Fellowship Pop-Ups (details via Career Education events listings)!

The Beinecke Scholarship program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The Beinecke provides $35,000 towards application expenses and tuition fees for graduate study in MA, MFA, or PhD programs. 

You don't have to go it alone: drop in to Fellowships Virtual Pop-Up Advising (see Events listings on this website), or talk things over with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan at Career Education by booking an appointment via Handshake to talk via telephone or video chat.

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship.

The Gilman Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions. 

Application Opens:  Mid-January 2025 for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. 

Deadline: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and the advisor certification deadline is Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service seeks sophomores with a passion for helping others, experience serving in or building community, and an expansive view of what’s possible through public service. The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year, leadership development and scholarship program. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service. The Scholarship defines careers in public service as a broad range of paths that advance greater societal good. This work most frequently occurs through the nonprofit and government sectors but can also include the arts, social entrepreneurship, and advancing corporate social responsibility for instance.

The Voyager offers:

• up to $50,000 in financial aid
• a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college
• a 10-year travel stipend
• leadership development programming and access to an extraordinary network

In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ideal candidates have demonstrated these characteristics:

• Possesses an interest in building bridges across communities
• Demonstrates curiosity and dedication to being a life-long learner
• Demonstrates a values-based and collaborative approach to leadership
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn from and share with other Voyagers in a group setting

 *Did you know? Yamira Patterson '26 and Katherine María Torres '26 won the Voyager!

Don't go it alone! Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Fellowships events listings for details) or book a Fellowships advising appointment through Handshake. We'd love to talk with you!

Our reimagined Global Health Corps U.S. Fellowship provides professional development and network support to early-career, U.S.-based public health professionals aged 21-30. The fully-funded 12-month program catalyzes fellows' personal and professional growth through monthly leadership trainings, networking opportunities with national public health leaders, in-person convenings, and more!

Important Dates

• Rolling Applications: Open now! Ready to take the next step? You don’t have to wait—our rolling application process is currently open. This is a great opportunity to submit your application early and secure your spot for review.
• Official Application Launch: March 3, 2025. If you prefer to wait, mark your calendar! The full application process officially opens on March 3rd.
• March 31, 2025: Priority Application Closes – For best consideration, apply by 11:59 PST, March 31st. 
• April 14, 2025: Final Application Closes at 11:59 pm PST. 

Questions?  Any prospective Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see events listings in Handshake for details) or book a Fellowships appointment through Handshake.